Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
74
Score
THAI THANK YOU RICE & NOODLES, located at 3248 N Lincoln Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 23, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified one critical and three minor violations related to cold holding temperatures, contamination prevention, and the cleanliness of food contact surfaces. Across six scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a low-risk status.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Mar 27, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
50
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 8, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 2, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
41
Violations — Feb 23, 2026 Inspection
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (GROUND CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.0F-48.6FF LOCATED IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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